Weekly Roundup: The Long Of It
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutesWhen it comes to the "right" length for a blog post, there's no right answer. These seven "long" posts on topics from public relations to Oprah show you why.
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Jan 2011
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Jul 2010
Of Early Adopters, Tenons and Henry Wood
Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
“Technically mocking isn’t a sport… yet… though I have made a proposal for the 2020 Olympic games.” ~ Brian Meeks
This is the final post in a three-part interview with Brian Meeks, who goes by the moniker “Extremely Average.” In Part I, Brian talked about why woodworking makes him a better writer, and stinking in the dark room. Part II saw him discussing why he hasn’t decided whether or not Mrs. Johnson was evil. My questions continue:
Tell me a little […]
20
Jul 2010
From French Credits To English Grammar
Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
“It is possible that Mrs. Johnson wasn’t evil, though I am not willing to say for sure at this juncture.” ~ Brian Meeks
This is the second in a three-part interview with Brian Meeks, who goes by the moniker “Extremely Average.” In Part I, Brian talked about why woodworking makes him a better writer, and stinking in the dark room. My questions continue:
You’re clearly a skilled writer, anything but “extremely average.” Do you have a background in professional writing, […]
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Jul 2010
How Woodworking Makes Brian Meeks a Better Writer
Estimated Reading Time: 7 minutes
“The sheer volume of dreck which my fingers spew forth has helped me to become, albeit only slightly, a more polished writer.” ~ Brian Meeks
This is the first in a three-part interview with Brian Meeks, who goes by the moniker “Extremely Average.” I stumbled upon Brian’s writing on Amplify (how’s that for social media references?), and was fascinated by what he writes about and the way he writes it. So I asked him:
I’ve searched in vain for the […]